The Hub Where Business Meets Science Nine Reasons High-Tech Meets Savoir Vivre to Choose Dresden
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To Know How creates Know-How Business Dresden - the hub where business meets science Nine reasons High-tech meets savoir vivre to choose Dresden. Dresden is ... http://invest.dresden.de Dresden counts as one of the stron- Dresden, a city of longing more scientific gest economic locations in Germa- more networked ny: this is the heart of the European Not only successful, but also beauti- more technological microelectronics industry, and from ful: Dresden, the capital of the Free more practical here, innovations in the areas nano- State of Saxony, is enlivened by its more helpful technology, new-generation mate- culture, its orchestras, its museums, more talented rials, and life sciences unlock the and its architecture... The splendor more relevant markets of the future. This includes of the reborn “Florence of the Elbe” more livable numerous companies with rich tra- shines throughout the world. Dresden more dynamic ditional history that have made a is a European city that must be seen, name for themselves in areas from and the German newspaper DIE ZEIT mechanical engineering and aircraft has written that it has what it takes to construction to food production and become “a city of longing”. cultural industries. This richly facet- The Italian writer Umberto Eco ed diversity was and is a significant stated after visiting Dresden that “the reason for the success of Dresden‘s people of Dresden don‘t ask you, if economy and its sustainable growth. you think that the city is beautiful, Companies domiciled here are con- they tell you that it is.” A rich culture, stantly expanding their capacities, fascinating nature just beyond the and German companies and com- city gates, and the best conditions panies from around the world are for work and research make it a place setting up branch offices here. At where work and life live together in the same time Dresden, also known harmony. Welcome to Dresden. We‘re as the “Fraunhofer Capital”, has be- looking forward to meeting you! come a leading location for scientific activity. In 2012, the University of Technology Dresden was the only university in former East Germany to achieve the status “University of Excellence”. 3 A flourishing research landscape with a standard of excellence Dresden: a city of science www.dresden.de/science In 2011, Dresden researchers received the Deutscher Zukunftspreis, the German President‘s award for technology and innovation, for their discoveries involving organic electronics. The University of Technology (TU) is one of eleven universities in Germany technology by concentrating three Scientific institutions in Dresden to be named a University of Excellence, which provided Dresden with a lot research and innovation techno- of attention in 2012. However, the city had already enjoyed a reputation poles and companies involved with 47 research institutions, including as a city of scientific research for many years. Since 2002, the German technology closely together. 11 universities and colleges Research Association awarded six Dresden scientists the Leibniz Prize, 10 Fraunhofer institutions the most important research grant prize in Germany. In 2011, a research 4 Max Planck institutions group led by Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Karl Leo received the Deutscher Zukunfts- 5 Leibniz institutions preis, the German President’s award for technology and innovation, for 2 Helmholtz institutions their discoveries in the area of organic electronics. 1 DFG research center Besides eleven universities and colleges, numerous research depart- ments in companies and scientific service providers complement the institutions of large university-independent research organizations. The Fraunhofer Society alone operates ten institutions, more than any other University staff (scientific and artistic staff) per 1,000 employees (2012) city, which is why Dresden quietly qualifies as “Fraunhofer capital”. This is also why Dresden is number one in terms of employed scientific staff Nuremberg 495.121 inhabitants compared to the rest of Germany. A large number of research institutions Essen 28.19 566.862 inhabitants are only present in megacities like Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne. The most important research areas include microelectronics and in- 32.21 formation technology, nanotechnology, materials development, and life 25.26 sciences/biotechnology. The state capital promotes the development of Munich 19.49 new research capacities and supports effective transfer of knowledge and 1.388.308 inhabitants Dortmund 26.16 572.087 inhabitants Hanover 514.137 inhabitants Berlin 20.06 3.375.222 inhabitants Dresden Leipzig 26.7 32.62 525.105 inhabitants 520.838 inhabitants Life sciences and material sciences are among the main research focuses of Source: internal calculation based on Hochschul-Informations-System GmbH (HIS), scientific activity in Dresden. ICEbmbf, and the German Federal Statistical Office 5 Dynamic economy with prospects Dresden: a city of business www.dresden.de/business-location The high density of pioneering branches attracts plenty of specialists to Dresden. Dresden qualifies as one of the leading business centers in Germany, and The scientific structure of it has great prospects of further growth, success that is based on a ro- Dresden bust policy of enhanced local economic development. Following the end of communist planned economy, investment was made in high-tech and the The economy of Dresden has a Only three percent of companies research connected to it. It was worth it. number of pillars: the city is the employ more than 250 people. In a short time, the city grew to become a top location in the areas of largest industrial location in for- microelectronics, nanotechnology, new-generation materials, and life sci- mer East Germany. The number of Economic data ences. Globally leading companies such as Globalfoundries, Glaxo-Smith- self-employed entrepreneurs and Kline Biologicals, VON ARDENNE Anlagentechnik, and Novaled now operate companies as well as employees GDP: 15.1 billion euros (2011) in Dresden. in scientific and technical services GDP growth: 52 percent (since 1995) A comparison of the 100 largest enterprises’ figures revealed that is increasing. As the capital city of Industrial export rate: 50.9 percent (2012) turnovers tripled and the number of employees increased sevenfold from the Free State of Saxony, Dresden 2005 to 2012. In 2013, 49 enterprises enlarged and safeguarded 2,500 also possesses a developed public jobs. Furthermore, 13 new enterprises settled here and created 136 new sector. Mid-sized companies domi- jobs in Dresden. The number of companies has been increasing constantly nate every branch of the economy. since 2000. In Dresden, more people are employed than in 1990. Thanks to the high density of companies in pioneering industries, a high number of highly qualified specialists are drawn to the Elbe. Nearly Social insurance-obligated employees and unemployment rate every second inhabitant now works in a technical, scientific profession or percent number possesses a completed technical, scientific degree. 20 240,000 18 16 230,000 15.0 14 14.6 12 12.7 220,000 10 11.6 11.3 11.3 10 8 8.6 8.5 210,000 6 4 200,000 2 0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Unemployment rate in percent (annual average) Dresden‘s industrial export level is higher than that of Saxony and the national average. Social insurance-obligated employees (as of 30 June) Source: labour market statistic of the German Federal Labor Agency (BA) 7 Europe‘s no. 1 GERMan PResIdent‘S PRIZE FOR OLEDS Microelectronics/information and In 2011, three Dresden researchers and entrepreneurs received the Deutscher Zukunfts- communication technology preis. Professor Karl Leo (TU Dresden and www.dresden.de/micro co-founder of Heliatek), Dr. Martin Pfeiffer (CTO OLED lamps and co-founder of Heliatek), and Dr. Jan Blochwitz-Nimoth (Novaled) were distinguished for their work in the area of organic electronics. They have transferred their essential research involving molecular layers to successful applications like flexible and extremely light solar modules and lamps. Within the past 15 years, anything with a name and rank in the area of ficantly. Dresden is also pioneering Networked thinking microelectronics has settled in and around Dresden. That includes com- areas like organic electronics, nano- panies like Globalfoundries and Infineon. In the meantime, 1,500 compa- electronics, 3D systems integration, Business and science appreciate the nies and research institutions with 48,000 employees make the region and software development. close network of stakeholders as one Europe‘s number 1 microelectronics location. In 2010, companies in the of Dresden‘s unique advantages. The industry achieved revenues of 8.7 billion euros, which is 48 percent more Companies (selection) Silicon Saxony e.V. network not only than in 2006. Every second chip in Europe is produced in Dresden, and represents over 300 members exter- every third new car worldwide drives with Infineon microcontrollers from Globalfoundries Dresden LLC & Co. KG nally, it also bundles their innovative the plant in Dresden. Infineon Technologies Dresden GmbH power in the technical areas and Zentrum Mikroelektronik Dresden AG work groups. Specialized networks Toppan Photomasks Germany GmbH like Organic Electronics Saxony e. V. From research cleanroom to gigafab T-Systems Multimedia Solutions GmbH complement this cooperation. Every SAP Deutschland AG & Co. KG two years, the world‘s semiconduc- Starting with chip design and wafer production and processing